5 of the Best Sustainable Synthetic Base Layers For Hiking and Backpacking [2026]!
When you head outside in the winter, it’s important to layer up. So we rounded up 5 synthetic base layers for your toasty warm pleasure.
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Say No to Wool – Why Wool Isn’t Sustainable
Maybe you read our post about down and are wondering where wool comes into the equation. Maybe you can’t figure out for the life of you why vegans forgo putting wool socks on their feet (here is our list of substitutes). Maybe you’re looking for some evidence of what you know in your heart is…
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Say No to Down – Why Down Isn’t Sustainable
Down. It’s everywhere in the outdoor world: in sleeping bags, coats, even those weird puffy booties that are supposed to keep your tootsies all warm and toasty inside your tent. And in case you weren’t aware, down is the light, fluffy layer of insulation under a bird’s feathers. It’s usually harvested from ducks and geese…
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The 5 Best Backpacking Mess Kits – Camp Dinnerware FTW
When it comes to dining in the backcountry or campground, dinnertime is a sacred time. It means refueling after a long, hard day on the trail (or a long, hard 15 minutes of setting up your tent if you’re car camping). And dinnertime means dinnerware (you know, plates and stuff). Ultra minimalists might eat out…
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How to Pee in the Woods – This One’s for the Ladies (and Anyone Who Squats to Pee)
Here at Terradrift, we have an inordinate amount of conversations about going to the bathroom in the woods. You might be surprised at how often it comes up in normal conversation. And we’re rarely the instigators! It’s true, I swear. In fact, just last night we were on a hike with friends and started chatting…
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Kammok Mantis Review – Hammock Camping FTW
We’ve heard a lot of people lately touting the relative merits of hammock camping, so we decided to try it out for ourselves. It helped that I recently wrote an article for popsci.com about hammock camping, so I learned all about the scientific benefits and couldn’t wait to see if it was all it was…
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Ultralight 2-Person Tent: Big Agnes Tiger Wall Review
Holy crap we love ultralight tents. Maybe it’s because it’s been a while since we’ve gotten a new tent so we’re completely smitten with the options available these days, but we can’t get enough. Maybe you saw our review of the Big Agnes Fly Creek? Well, allow us to bring you a Big Agnes Tiger Wall…
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Repair Torn Gear – How to Patch a Hole in a Tent, Jacket or Sleeping Bag
So you’re in the backcountry and you’re swearing up a storm because a thorn bush just tore a hole in your puffy jacket or there’s insulation popping out of your sleeping bag or you can’t figure out how a tear in the shape of Michigan managed to appear in the bottom of your tent. It…
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New Osprey Rook vs Osprey Atmos Backpack Review
When it comes to backpacks, I’m an Osprey fan. I’ve had other packs, but it’s been a while. Josh has only had other packs. So when it was time for him to upgrade (his weird Coleman pack that isn’t even made anymore is starting to wear and tear pretty significantly), I was all for him…
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Trekking Pole Comparison – Are Expensive Trekking Poles Worth the Money?
We wouldn’t think of going on an intensive hike without our trekking poles. They’re immensely beneficial during tough climbs and descents and really take the pressure off your knees. Plus, you know, keep your arms in the game so they don’t turn into limp noodles on a long hike. But trekking pole prices are all over the map. You can get a pair of cheap ones for $20 or less on Amazon, or you can spend upwards of $200+ on an ultralight model. But are expensive trekking poles worth the money? We put a few to the test. Check out our trekking pole comparison to find out.
